The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island has openings for Sessional Lecturers during the forthcoming academic year (2019-2020), subject to final budgetary approval.  Individuals qualified to teach the following courses are encouraged to apply by May 10, 2019.  Hiring decisions will be made in July for Fall semester courses and in November for Winter semester courses.

Fall 2019

BIO 1010 – CURRENT ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
This course considers environmental problems from a biological perspective. Human ecology, populations, pollution, resource use and other topics are discussed critically. Lectures and field trips to the equivalent of six hours a week

(Classes MWF 11:30 – 12:20; Labs Mon 1:30-4:30)

BIO 1030 – ANIMAL HEALTH

An introductory course dealing with current issues related to animal health and disease in a global context. Course topics will introduce causes of disease in animals and the principles of maintaining healthy animals, as well as an interdisciplinary overview of the role and importance of animal health in modern society.

(Classes MWF 9:30 – 10:20)

BIO 3260 – INTRODUCTORY PHYSIOLOGY OF CELLS AND ORGANISMS
This course introduces students to basic themes and concepts in physiology. Students explore mechanisms underlying regulatory processes in cells, and the ways organisms function. Topics include feedback systems, signalling, membrane potentials, muscle and nerve function, endocrine, cardiopulmonary and osmoregulatory form and function in animals, carbohydrate synthesis and transport in plants, and plant responses to stress.

(Classes Tues/Thurs 8:30 – 9:45; Labs Tues, Wed, Th 1:30 – 4:30)

BIO 4040 – ENDOCRINOLOGY
This course is an in depth study of animal hormones, with a focus on modern-day endocrinology issues of interest to students. Topics include anatomy and physiology of hormones and glands, hormone actions from molecular to whole organism levels, biorhythms, reproduction and development, comparison of endocrine systems among animal classes, hormones in disease and medicine, eco-toxicological effects of hormones, and methods used to study endocrinology.

(Classes Tues/Thurs 11:30-12:45

PARA 4020 - DISASTER MEDICINE AND CRISIS RESPONSE
This advanced course introduces students to the practice of medicine within the disaster environment. Students learn how to plan and mitigate crisis response to both anthropogenic and natural disasters. Using modules, topics cover modelling of disaster predictions, organization of EMS before, during, and after a disaster, disaster medicine principles and disaster management within the hospital environment.

(Classes Tue 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

RESTRICTION: Student must be enrolled in the BSc. Paramedicine program.

Winter 2020

BIO 1320 – ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
This course provides an introduction to the science of Biology, with emphasis on organismal biology and unifying themes. The course deals with evolution, the diversity of life, form and function, and ecology. Part of the laboratory component involves training in dissection techniques.

(Classes MWF 11:30-12:20)

BIO 4130 – CONSERVATION GENETICS 
An introduction to the guiding principles of conservation biology and genetics, and their application to the preservation of biodiversity.  Students will explore current research topics, such as ecological and landscape genetics, invasion biology, and genomics for endangered species through lectures, extensive discussion and a major paper.  Laboratories may involve field trips and molecular techniques.

(Classes:  Tue/Thurs 8:30-9:45; Labs: Wed 1:30-4:30)

BIO 4910 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM
This course provides practical experience and leadership in an area of wildlife conservation or environmental management.  Students work in teams with an environmental organization on a specific project or task for 6 weeks, compile research and present their findings in a written report and oral presentation.

(Classes MWF 8:30 – 9:20)

RESTRICTION:  Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation program

PARA 4030 - CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF HEALTH CARE LITERATURE IN THE ACUTE CARE ENVIRONMENT
This course introduces students to the practice of Evidence Based Medicine. Students will learn the skills to formulate a clinical question, search and critically evaluate the medical literature, and develop an answer to the question. Students will participate in "journal club" style rounds, and be expected to complete a project answering a clinical scenario of their choice.

(Classes: Tues 2:30 – 5:30)

RESTRICTION: Student must be enrolled in the BSc Paramedicine program.

PARA 4040 – CURRENT ISSUES IN PARAMEDICINE (WEB COURSE)
This course gives students an opportunity to explore in depth topics shaping paramedicine today and in the future. The current issues explored include such topics as: pre-hospital airway management, extended scope of practice, advanced life support, trends in trauma management and others. Students learn through evaluation of current medical literature and discussion of topics, some of which will be selected by participants.

RESTRICTION:  Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Paramedicine program

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a field of science/biology related to the respective course content.  Documented experience teaching these courses would be a definite asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses.

Application Instructions:
A cover letter indicating what course(s) you are applying to teach, a Curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who can provide letters of reference should be emailed to biologychair@upei.ca, or faxed to (902)566-0740, attention:

Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, Chair
Department of Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI   C1A 4P3

For more information, please email or call Dr. Sweeney (902) 566-0633 or Ms. Sharon Martin (samartin@upei.ca); (902) 566-0301.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is May 10, 2019; however, applications will be considered until the positions are all filled.